Essential Horse Injury Emergency Response: Recognizing Signs, When to Call Vet, and Taking Action

Essential Horse Injury Emergency Response: Recognizing Signs, When to Call Vet, and Taking Action

When you're responsible for a horse, it's not a matter of if, but when you'll be faced with an emergency. Knowing how to respond to horse injuries swiftly and effectively can make all the difference. I've seen my fair share of equine emergencies and understand the importance of being prepared.

In this article, I'll walk you through the essentials of emergency response for horse injuries. We'll cover everything


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Managing Common Horse Injuries and Ailments: A Guide to Hoof Problems and Respiratory Issues

Managing Common Horse Injuries and Ailments: A Guide to Hoof Problems and Respiratory Issues

Caring for horses is a rewarding experience, but it's not without its challenges. Just like athletes, horses are prone to a variety of injuries and ailments that can sideline them from their daily activities. I've seen my fair share of equine issues, and I know how vital it is to recognize and treat them promptly.

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Ultimate Horse First Aid Guide: Treating Cuts, Colic, Lameness & More

Ultimate Horse First Aid Guide: Treating Cuts, Colic, Lameness & More

As a seasoned equestrian, I've dealt with my fair share of horse-related emergencies. Knowing how to respond quickly and effectively can be the difference between a minor incident and a major crisis. That's why I've put together this comprehensive guide to horse first aid.

Whether you're a new horse owner or a veteran rider, you'll find essential tips and step-by-step instructions on how to tackle common equine injuries and ailments.

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A New Therapy to Look at the Body-Integrating the Structure of the Horse.

A New Therapy to Look at the Body-Integrating the Structure of the Horse.

Structural Integration Therapy helps the connective tissue release and reorganize, returning your horse’s body to its natural equilibrium. The therapy seeks to restore balance to the connective tissue of the body by working systematically over 5-6 initial sessions, to release compensation patterns and create more “openness” in the body. This allows the greatest force on all bodies- gravity-help reorganize the structure back into a state of equilibrium. This usually results in a tremendous reduction in pain as the body can move in straightness and balance.

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A Closer Look At Fascia

A Closer Look At Fascia

In the body, connective tissue known as fascia covers every muscle and wraps groups of muscles; other forms connect bones to bones (ligaments), and muscles to bones (tendons). Citrus fruit, such as oranges, are a good model for the horse’s connective and soft tissues- their segments are individualized by their own “connective tissue” -membranous skins, then there is a white, soft papery outer wrapping that holds the segments together, just as fascia connects muscle groups of similar function, like a “hamstring group”, and finally, an outer “skin” (peel). If you break open a segment, you will find that even the individual pieces of pulp are encased in tiny membranes, giving them shape and form.

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Summer Sores "bug" Horses

Summer Sores "bug" Horses

Many horse owners have had to deal with summer sores - which can cause cycles of chronic wound outbreaks in really hard-to-manage places, such as eyes,lips, genitals, and the lower limbs of horses. So what are summer sores exactly? Warning- some not so fun photos!

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COVID 19 Response Statement From The Equine Institute

To The Equine Institute Ohana,

The global spread of COVID-19 is affecting every one of us. At The Equine Institute, we believe in people & community first, and we do what we do with the belief that adapting and re assessing to use tools such as technology can change lives in a moment like this. We are all adapting and responding in our own way, and The Equine Institute wants to continue to play a role in helping us all get through this.

We want to update you about the ways in which we are doing our part.

Lower Prices For Online Courses

We have lowered online course prices.  We now offer many great online horse health options for under $50. Our sincere hope is that our new school format along with affordable options will help horse lovers continue to learn about horse health, which is our mission and reason for existing as an institute.  

Payment Options

We now offer payment options for our higher priced online courses.  Many of these were created for equine professionals and are also great for all horse owners interested in obtaining a deeper education of horse health.  Our intention is to offer quality education on horse health that is user friendly and accessible using technology, so horse owners everywhere can be empowered to ensure your horses are in optimal health and so you can prevent unnecessary health problems for your horse. We want you to have access to science based, equine vet developed education options along with our one of a kind equine fascial integration therapy education and hope our new prices and payment options will make that possible.

Ch ch ch Changes

We know our professional EFIT (Equine Fascial Integration Therapy) students or those interested in joining a future cohort with April may be wondering about how the requirements for hands on / in person learning with April may be affected during these uncertain times and what that might mean for our EFIT program.  Please know we are considering this, sincerely. April is working on finding the best possible solutions to ensure this valuable program continues to be available and continues to bring the high quality of learning we are committed to, and that you have come to expect from The Equine Institute.  We understand that many variables will affect how we shift and evolve moving forward and we are grateful to have technology available which we feel certain will help us continue to offer this important training program.

Looking Ahead

The reality is we are in a challenging time. We are so grateful for the heroic first responders, doctors, nurses, researchers, public health experts and public servants globally who are giving every ounce of their spirit to help the world meet this moment. We do not yet know when the greatest risk will be behind us and we acknowledge that we must remain flexible as we move through this experience.

We are committed to focusing on and remaining grateful for the humanity and determination of our global community and we remain committed to putting you, our Ohana, and the horses, first.

Much Aloha